“The only and official movie of the VIII Puerto Rico 1979 PanAmerican Games”
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A Step Away is a 1980 documentary film directed by Roberto Ponce, featuring Orson Welles and Carlos Montalbán. It runs 2 hours and was released on January 2, 1980. A Step Away is rated 7.0/10 by TMDB users across 1 votes.
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Focuses on the performance of various elite athletes during the PanAmerican Games held in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1979. Athletes showcased in the documentary include USA team swimmer of Puerto Rican origin Jesse Vassallo; legendary Cuban track and field athlete Alberto Juantorena; Mexican diver Carlos Girón; American diver Greg Louganis; and the Puerto Rico national basketball team, among others. At the end of the film, the athletes expressed their hopes of being "a step away" from the 1980 Olympics Games; however, these hopes were shattered by the political crisis and the eventual USA-led boycott to the Olympic Games held in Moscow in 1980.
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What is the release date of A Step Away?
A Step Away was released on January 2, 1980.
How long is A Step Away?
A Step Away runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
Who is in the cast of A Step Away?
A Step Away stars Orson Welles as English Narrator and Carlos Montalbán as Spanish Narrator.
Who directed A Step Away?
A Step Away was directed by Roberto Ponce.
What kind of movie is A Step Away?
A Step Away is listed on TMDB as a documentary film.
What is the TMDB score of A Step Away?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.0/10 from 1 votes.
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